1973 Porsche 911 RS

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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
VIN: 911 3601182
Engine: 6631156
Production Number: 1037426
Built: April 1973

The Carrera RS is one of the most revered cars in the Porsche pantheon, and is regarded as one of the finest sports cars of the 1970’s. Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, it was a factory special built to meet the homologation rules of FIA Group 4 racing. The RS ("Rennsport") was almost invincible at Le Mans, Daytona and the Targa Florio, often winning outright against pure racing prototypes. It’s not often you would see the same car on the podium one day, and passing you on the open road the next. The RS is conclusive proof that one of Porsche’s greatest skills was building a car that was immensely competitive at the track, and equally useable as a street car.

911 3601182 is one of only 3 Carrera RSs originally shipped to the U.S. It was the first to arrive, and was the only car in black. This 472 Touring version was sent to the US in April 1973, and after arriving at the St. Louis port it was delivered to it first owner, Porsche racer and dealership owner, Art Bunker of Kansas City, MO. He would own the car until the early 80s when the RS was sold to a collection in Japan. In the 90s Porsche expert and automotive historian, Jean Pierre Cornu would purchase the car from the collection and ship the RS to France. Cornu would then sell the car to Claudio Roddaro of Monaco, and it lived in Monte Carlo until purchased by Canepa.

This is a very original car except for one exterior repaint in its original black. It has numbers matching engine, and original factory sports seats.

This Carrera RS captures the impossible combination of eminent drivability, total practicality, and huge fun. Few cars have ever, or will ever, match its ability to dominate at the track and then take you safely back home.

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